Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Montana Votes on Medical Marijuana

Voters in Montana just reaffirmed their support for medical marijuana, voting against a referendum that would have restricted the voter-approved law.

Here's a quick reaction from LEAP's Tony Ryan, a 36-year veteran Denver cop who has spent a lot of time in Montana:

"Tonight the voters of Montana reaffirmed their commitment
to responsible regulation of the medical marijuana industry. They have seen
that the current law not only helps seriously ill patients have safe access to
their doctor-recommended medicine, but it creates jobs, generates tax revenue
and takes money away from gangs and cartels who would otherwise control street
sales of marijuana."

“It’s unfortunate the
Montana Senate felt it necessary to override the democratically made decision
of its constituents with a bill limiting the medical marijuana law currently on
the books in the state. Tonight’s defeat at the ballot is more reflective of
voter confusion than of voter will, which was already demonstrated with the
passage of I-148."

Journalists wishing to arrange interviews with LEAP speakers should contact Tom Angell at media@leap.cc or Darby Beck at darby@leap.cc.